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What are the yearly costs associated with maintaining retirement or long-term visas and what should expats expect to pay for healthcare coverage in Thailand?
What are the steps to obtaining a non-o retirement visa and extensions in Thailand?
Can my 45-year-old wife come as my dependent on a Thai retirement visa?
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Can foreigners legally volunteer at a wat (temple) in Thailand?
Chris
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@Chris
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and how did you stay in country?
What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand, the 90-day Non-O or 60-day Tourist Visa?
Chris
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Both are valid paths.
The embassy route is the smartest and most efficient.
And you will be extending the visa.
Not changing, renewing, etc.
You will find that terminology will be important to avoid confusion and potentially incorrect Information "lost in translation".
What insurance options are available for cremation and repatriation of remains from Thailand to Australia?
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@Janelle
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you have an attorney prepare one.
Can foreigners legally volunteer at a wat (temple) in Thailand?
Chris
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@Sasi
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yes and they will have the appropriate visa.
Tourists cannot legally volunteer work.
It does not mean it doesn't happen but can be very problematic if someone complains of foreigners working.
It doesn't matter if it is paid.
What insurance options are available for cremation and repatriation of remains from Thailand to Australia?
Chris
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Best to have a local will.
We have local Thai wills and foreign registered wills in our home country.
Matching our requests.
How long does it take to obtain a retirement visa for a married couple through an agent in Thailand?
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@Deb
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unfortunately "what you call it" is not really what it is.
Terminology is important.
As there are other "retirement options" and non-o based on being over 50 is just one category of the 90 day non-o visa.
Strictly speaking these others
O-A, O-X, LTR are one year and more retirement visas.
How long does it take to obtain a retirement visa for a married couple through an agent in Thailand?
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@Deb
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a non-o visa is the category of visa you require for over 50 based on retirement.
It sounds like you need more research to understand the visa process.
How long does it take to obtain a retirement visa for a married couple through an agent in Thailand?
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The process can take weeks with an agent.
The question I have is:
do you financially qualify for the visas?
And if so, why not apply for the non-o (and possibly a dependant non-o if your embassy still allows it) from your own country before leaving?
This simplifies the process in country and there would be no need to use an agent.
If you are unable to qualify then it's understood why you need an agent.
How do I report for my 90-day visa in Thailand after receiving my retirement stamp?
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@David
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money had to be in a thai bank 60 days for the 1yr extension.
What visa options are available for moving to Thailand and starting a business?
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@Nadia
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no totally incorrect.
As a tourist your may stay 60 +30 extension
Then you leave and repeat till they stop you.
If you have a non-b visa it would be 90 days then extension of 1 yr , ALL depend on the company you work for.
Wages will be low unless you have a serious career to offer.
Many non-b work will require proof of a degree also.
It can be done within reasonable expectations.
Unless you are financially sound, I would not recommend just pulling up and moving without a plan and an offer.
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